Paparazzi Group Gifts

 Hiya everyone! Tonight we're taking a tour of several stores, all of which have a group gift for the Paparazzi group which is currently free to join. That means that these goodies won't cost you a thing, so it is absolutely worth the effort of teleporting a few times :) I'm always interested to see which stores are a part of each of these multi-designer groups, and the variety for posts featuring them makes me quite happy. 

My first beautiful look is the ART & FASHION - NOTTE BLU LONG DRESS group gift for Paparazzi. The gorgeous color caught my eye first, and of course the sheen of the material is a show stopper :) Maybe you noticed the style first, a halter with black choker built in and daring opening on the left leg. The dress comes in sizes for Freya, Isis, Venus, Maitreya, Hourglass, and Physique mesh bodies. 

Another fantastic gift I found was at Delicatt Couture, where their June gift for this group is the Hellen Outfit. There are Freya, Isis, Kupra, Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, Petite, Slink Hourglass, and Hourglass Petite sizes each for the top and skirt, with a fun HUD that lets us choose from 14 textures apiece. Most of the tops' options are prints like the two above, and all the skirt choices are solid colors that go perfectly with the various prints and solids for the top. The lace trim on both pieces helps bring the look together in my opinion, and I really appreciate the variety.

I had to get creative with my posing to show you the S-Heliya dress purple dark gift from Suna Designs, as the top is flirty sheer lace :) If you have pasties that match your skin tone, I'd recommend wearing them beneath for modesty if you wish. I love that it's in one of my favorite colors, and the side slit of the skirt grabbed my attention right away too. This gift includes sizing for Gen X Classic, Gen X Curvy, Kupra, Legacy, Perky, Pushup Nerido, Maitreya, Petite, Reborn, Juicy, and Mounds mesh bodies.

Summer is certainly here, so .:: Cremosas Store ::. 158 - Swimsuit Color 4 group gift is ready to help you head to the beach or a private pool in style. The deep green hue is so earthy and nature themed, like a wild jungle or ocean depths. The back is a thong style so it might be fun to layer a skirt or sarong over it :) There are Freya, Isis, Venus, Maitreya, Hourglass, Physique, Tonic Curvy, and Tonic Fine mesh body sizes provided. Please note, to claim this you'll just have to look for the Paparazzi sign/logo (black, camera image) and click it; there is no picture of the gift itself, so these treats are very pleasant surprises.

I'm wrapping up the post with our .:AMUI:. "Joy" Dress - 01 gift, which is one of many they are offering for various groups. The single long sleeve is black fishnet to match the waistband, and the main fabric gives romantic Goth vibes with the red roses on golden stems that are studded with thorns. It is designed to fit Lara X, Legacy, and Reborn mesh bodies.

It's been a weird day, starting with the heat advisory that made us cancel dinner at my parents' to avoid being outside at all in those high temps. Then tonight I managed to trip and stub the heck out of a couple toes on my right foot, so going to the farmers market in the morning is questionable. It depends on if I can walk yet or squeeze the swollen toes into sneakers I guess. I missed last week so I really don't want to have to stay home again! Otherwise my only set plans are therapy on Sunday, and spending time enjoying the Hello Kitty game's update with new characters and quests. I hope you've all got a wonderful weekend ahead, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

Photo 1:

Dress: ART & FASHION - NOTTE BLU LONG DRESS $0L Paparazzi Gift

Photo 2:

Outfit: Delicatt Couture - Hellen Outfit $0L Paparazzi Gift

Photo 3:

Dress: Suna Designs S-Heliya dress purple dark $0L Paparazzi Gift

Photo 4:

Swimsuit: .:: Cremosas Store ::. 158 - Swimsuit Color 4 $0L Paparazzi Gift

Photo 5:

Dress: .:AMUI:. "Joy" Dress - 01 $0L Paparazzi Gift

Head: LeLUTKA Fleur Head 4.0

Hair: TRUTH VIP Collective / Delicate - Essential

Skin: .::WoW Skins::. .WS. ALMOND CLEO

Ring: {Carter} Wedding Zoe (Marketplace)

Body/Hands/Feet: Maitreya Mesh Body - Lara 5.3 & Lara X

Poses: Various Sets from [piXit] or Verocity

Simply Scandalized

 Hiya everyone! Tonight I was in the mood for versatile clothing with lots of HUDs, so I headed to the SCANDALIZE group building for some treats. That's right, an entire building with over 200 gifts await anyone who joins their $90L group :) That is quite a bargain if you break it down per group gift, and it's a nice way to indulge in a bit of self care. We all deserve new wardrobes, and with all of these lovely fatpacks we can choose our colors and mix things up quite a bit. This time all of the gifts I'm showing you can be found on the left side of the building, mentioned in the hope that you will be able to track down any specific favorites you see here.

First I've slipped into the SCANDALIZE. FRAYA SET .FATPACK group gift, as the siren's song of denim called to me ;) Our tank top, jeans, and add on (the black strap hanging from a belt loop on the front left of the jeans) are each included in sizes for Kupra, Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, Petite, and Reborn mesh bodies. The top's HUD has 40 solid colors and 30 patterns for the top, and 40 for the lace trim. Our denim HUD offers 10 shades, and the add on HUD has 11 words or phrases in white lettering to apply to the black strap. I chose "pizza" because of my dinner, LOL, but there are a few that are much more spicy ;)

There is much more to this brand than their amazing denim though, for example the SCANDALIZE-FAMELE SET MEGA FATPACK gift. There are Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, Reborn, and Rolls sizes apiece of the top, leggings, and waist chain, and of course we receive a handy HUD as well. That offers 30 colors each for the top, top thick (with the word THICK across the front), neck seam, top laces, leggings, and waist, plus 4 metals for the chain. If the cropped top is drawn up too high for your liking (the bows obscure the nipples from some angles but they aren't fully covered), you can easily wear a BOM bra of your choosing beneath if you wish.

I feel so casually chic wearing our SCANDALIZE-CHELLE MEGA FATPACK group gift. It consists of the bra top, sleeves (more of a shrug since it goes across the shoulders too) and pants in sizing for Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, and Reborn mesh bodies. The HUD lets us pick from 30 colors each for the sleeves, sleeves lower, top, top waist, pants, and pants waist, so several sections can be tinted individually. The optional sleeves mean we can wear this in almost any weather or season too :)

For a more dressy look (literally and figuratively) you can try on the stunning SCANDALIZE. Deise Dress. FATPACK gift and add the Deise Heels. FATPACK for the perfect coordinated footwear. The dress and sleeves each come in Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, Reborn, and Waifu sizes, with a HUD offering 30 solid colors and 10 patterns apiece for the top, bow, skirt, and sleeves. The heels will also fit Legacy, Maitreya, and Reborn feet, and they include a HUD so we can choose from 30 colors each for our heels, metals, and insoles. I obviously enjoy playing with patterns and trying to mix them with the solid hues, but I always encourage you to wear any of these outfits how you feel most beautiful in them.

My final look of the night is our SCANDALIZE.ALIEYA TOP FATPACK and SCANDALIZE.ALIEYA SKIRT FATPACK which are part of the same generous group gift. The dreamy top and sleeves each come in sizing for Legacy, Maitreya, Reborn, and Waifu mesh bodies, along with a HUD that has 30 solid colors and 7 patterns each for our top, laces, and seams. Unpack the skirt and you'll find Legacy, Maitreya, and Reborn sizes as well as a HUD offering the same 30 colors and 7 patterns for the skirt and seams, along with 4 metals for the chains that drape low on the hips. That leafy green pattern on the right is bringing out the jungle animal in me, while the floral on the skirt to the left goes so well with the soft buttery yellow I picked for the top. Romantic yet seductive, who can resist?

I am having one of those days where I feel like I'm forgetting all the things, lol, since brain fog is just awesome. Eyeroll. Otherwise I'm doing okay, and just mentally preparing for day two of the heat advisory we are currently under. It's just not pleasant when the temperature outside feels several degrees hotter than normal body temp, ya know? Any readers to my south are probably more used to that of course, and you have my deepest sympathies because you must have even steamier weather right about now. I know my mom is going to offer me soup to start out dinner tomorrow (we aren't fancy, just a habit she got into instead of salads) and I'm going to struggle not to laugh at her ;) She usually throws together some veggies from farmers markets diced up with a can of beans and some seasoning, no set recipe and she'll either add gluten free pasta or rice for a little more substance. Usually I enjoy it very much :) The Hello Kitty game I've been playing for over a year got another update earlier, but there is a lag issue that they are trying to hotfix. I'd played before the update came out so that'll wait for tomorrow. I hope you're all having a good day/evening, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

All Group Gifts from SCANDALIZE:

Photo 1:

Outfit: SCANDALIZE. FRAYA SET .FATPACK $0L Group Gift

Photo 2:

Outfit: SCANDALIZE-FAMELE SET MEGA FATPACK $0L Group Gift

Photo 3:

Outfit: SCANDALIZE-CHELLE MEGA FATPACK $0L Group Gift

Photo 4:

Dress: SCANDALIZE. Deise Dress. FATPACK $0L Group Gift

Shoes: SCANDALIZE. Deise Heels. FATPACK $0L Group Gift

Photo 5:

Top: SCANDALIZE.ALIEYA TOP FATPACK $0L Group Gift

Skirt: SCANDALIZE.ALIEYA SKIRT FATPACK $0L Group Gift

Head: LeLUTKA Fleur Head 4.0

Hair: TRUTH VIP Collective / Delicate - Essential

Skin: .::WoW Skins::. .WS. ALMOND CLEO

Ring: {Carter} Wedding Zoe (Marketplace)

Body/Hands/Feet: Maitreya Mesh Body - Lara 5.3

Poses: Various Sets from [piXit] or Verocity

Swank Celebrations

 Hiya everyone! Tonight we're back to the SWANK event's Celebration of Colors round for June, which includes a Pride hunt to look for rainbow striped flames that look like wooden plaques, very pretty. This might be the easiest hunt you ever do, since most aren't really hidden and the ones that are might just be tucked behind a sign or along side a shelf but still visible. The bright colors do help them stand out :) Join the free VIP group and you'll be able to pick these all up for free, which is a perfect way to add some fresh color to your summer wardrobe while saving those lindens for some shopping at the event if you wish. There are plenty of terrific offers for sale here of course, and I usually pick out a couple each round to treat myself with. With this bevy of talented designers, how could I resist? :)

My first look of the evening is the playful Ahlure - Francy Outfit gift. Its dress (technically shorts romper), jacket, and boots are all included in Kupra, Legacy, Bombshell, Perky, Maitreya, Petite, Lara X, Petite X, Reborn, and Waifu mesh body sizes. There's an outfit HUD with 9 colors each for jacket 01, jacket 02, dress upper, dress lower, and belt, plus 4 metals. There's a HUD for the boots as well, with matching 9 colors for upper and lower sections and 4 metals. Just use the tabs on the top of each HUD to change what area is being tinted. I purposely chose different colors for parts 1 and 2 of the dress and of the boots to distinguish, but it looks fantastic with everything all the same or even without the jacket for those hotter days.

Next I had some fun celebrating the season with our **SIMONE DREW PRIDE STYLE COMPLETE OUTFIT** gift from V8 Underground. The bright red tank top, rainbow striped leggings, and red sneakers will yellow trim each come in sizes for Kupra, Legacy, Bombshell, Perky, Maitreya, Lara X, and Reborn mesh bodies. V8 Underground loves their accessories too, so we also receive the headband, necklace, and earrings with fun rainbow flags on each :) They are all adjustable so we can fit just about any size or shape body. 

I feel like sequins are essential for Pride month too, so I couldn't resist sharing the .:FlowerDreams:. Aisha gown - shiny gift! This full length dress has a crossed halter top and open midriff with wrapped skirt tied on the hip, showing off a lot of leg. There are 18 gorgeous textures on the enclosed HUD, and the gown is included in eBody, Freya, Kupra, Legacy, Maitreya, Hourglass, Physique, Tonic Curvy, and Tonic Fine mesh body sizing. That's a nice range of older and newer brands and styles, since I know that some folks prefer to stick with the body they've been enjoying for several years and others crave the newest ones :) 

Our Ruxy-Aaminah Single Color lavander gift is absolutely ready to bring the flirt factor. Its top and bottom each fit Legacy, Perky, Perky Nerido, Maitreya, and Maitreya Domina mesh bodies. There's also a HUD included with 6 metals each for the beads (trimming the bra), leaf, and rose. I appreciate the ability to customize the decorations on this lovely outfit, and I must say that this color is dreamy too. I feel like every time I see its name in SL it's spelled differently, lol, like the region Lavendar that will probably be a part of SL23B in just over a week. Spellcheck here says lavender is correct for American English, but it's a stunning hue no matter how it's spelled.

My final look tonight is actually two of the 4 goodies I found from the same brand, as they (like many of these designers) have multiple booths at the event. The Swank & Co. Sassy Sailor Dress - Scuba is the beauty to the left above, with their Sassy Sailor Dress - Pin Up from behind on the right. Each of these include 5 fitmesh standard sizes along with Belleza, Maitreya, Hourglass, Physique, and TMP mesh body sizing. There are so many great details here worth mentioning, like the bow in the front/back and the double breasted style of buttons on the midriff. These dresses whisper summer, as they are classically retro and therefore too ladylike to scream in my headcanon ;) I associate dark blue and white with nautical designs, and the polka dots are such a cute touch on the Pin Up version.

It was a productive day yesterday, and I got some really tasty pizza while I was out. I got my new contact lenses yesterday, so I put them in today (after sleeping with no lenses at all to let my eyes breathe) and they are working out well so far. The left eye is only 0.50 stronger, and I totally derped by putting it inside out so I had some discomfort at first that freaked me out. You'd think after 40 years of wearing contacts, I'd know better? LOL! But the other eye is a -2.00 increase so you'd expect a drastic difference, however the cataract seems worse in that eye so very little improvement. Shrug, I'm guessing they will do the right eye first since it's worse. My gaming friend is still sick (bronchitis, ear infection, bad cough and hoarse voice) so we aren't doing our usual gaming night this week either, but with some luck the new meds will do their jobs and get her better soon. I'm still playing the usual games regularly, just having slightly less fun without random hilarious chats with her. I hope you're all having a beautiful day/evening, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

All Group Gifts from Swank Event:

Photo 1:

Outfit: Ahlure - Francy Outfit $0L Swank Group Gift

Photo 2:

Outfit: V8 Underground **SIMONE DREW PRIDE STYLE COMPLETE OUTFIT** $0L Swank Group Gift

Photo 3:

Dress: .:FlowerDreams:. Aisha gown - shiny $0L Swank Group Gift

Photo 4:

Outfit: Ruxy-Aaminah Single Color lavander $0L Swank Group Gift

Photo 5:

Dress Left: Swank & Co. Sassy Sailor Dress - Scuba $0L Swank Group Gift

Dress Right: Swank & Co. Sassy Sailor Dress - Pin Up $0L Swank Group Gift

Head: LeLUTKA Fleur Head 4.0

Hair: TRUTH VIP Collective / Delicate - Essential

Skin: .::WoW Skins::. .WS. ALMOND CLEO

Ring: {Carter} Wedding Zoe (Marketplace)

Body/Hands/Feet: Maitreya Mesh Body - Lara 5.3

Poses: Various Sets from [piXit] or Verocity

CMH Midsummer's Spell

 Hiya everyone! Tonight's post is filled with hunt prizes and exclusive offers for the CMH Midsummer's Spell hunt. Cheeky Monkey Hunts has some amazing designers who provide their choice of $1L prizes or $25L - $50L exclusives, all hidden in a sweet image of a pair of mushroom houses :) While this is a sponsored post, meaning I was provided these items as an official blogger of theirs, I only blog what I truly love and I always give my honest thoughts on them. You really might see me out and about wearing something I've featured here :) The event runs until the end of the month, so we do have plenty of time to enjoy browsing these wonderful stores. Be sure to have the hunt website available for the store links, hints, prices, and previews so you know where to go and how many to look for at each stop.

I started the evening in a magical way, thanks to the GoodVibes Butterfly Dreams dress. It's just $1L and includes the dress, butterflies, and shoulder butterflies as 3 separate pieces. Each of these come in Gen X Classic, Gen X Curvy, Kupra, Legacy, Bombshell, Perky, Maitreya, Petite, Lara X, Petite X, Reborn, Waifu, and Star mesh body sizes. The full skirt somehow adds to the fairy feeling, and it will look just as pretty if you leave off either/both butterfly pieces. Just think, you don't need to add jewelry when you have nature's accessories!

The magic continues with the $25L exclusive ~Sassy!~ Nymph - CMH Midsummer's Spell offer. Its slightly sheer lacy bodysuit fits Lara X, Petite X, Legacy, Perky, Reborn, and Waifu mesh bodies, and the lovely wings I'm wearing here are also included. If you've ever dreamt of being a flirty forest fairy, this is your chance! The wings are as intricately designed as our bodysuit, all so flattering.

I'm also excited to share the Blink2Wink - BellaDonna Gown CMH1 dollarbie prize, a strapless gown in shimmery copper. There are sizes for Legacy, Maitreya, Lara X, Nhumana, and Reborn mesh bodies, each in classic and PBR textures. I am wearing the PBR here and it is noticeably reflective of my ambient light in the skybox I took the photos in. Such witchy vibes with the celestial symbols and pentacle, and I see some branches that make me think nature or herbology at Hogwarts ;) The strapless style and the way it drapes around the waist are sure to get attention as well. 

Baywatch, anyone? :) The Harambee-Gwassi Bunny red-swimsuit with skirt is a $25L exclusive, and I'd like to remind everyone that this store raises money for charity to help fund schools in Kenya. So just think, you can add something special to your summer wardrobe while helping children learn :) The swimsuit and skirt are separate pieces, each in Gen X Curvy, Legacy, Maitreya, Lara X, and Reborn mesh bodies. The skirt is held loosely closed by a gold chain that has a peace sign ✌ charm dangling from it, and it gives a feeling of a peplum skirt added to the sexy one-piece. 

For my final look of the evening, I've changed into the lovely Gramma's BEACH BODY WMNS TANK & SHORTS dollarbie prize. I love the sassy practicality of the saying on the shirt: 

How to Get a Beach Body 

1. Have a body. 

2. Go to the beach. 

Simply straightforward, reminding us we don't need to diet to the point of illness or feel ashamed of not being a certain size or weight. This prize includes 3 pieces - pastel tank top, white tank top, pastel shorts - all in 5 standard sizes as well as Freya, Isis, Venus, Maitreya, Hourglass, and Physique mesh body versions. I love the white buttons on the front of the shorts, reminding me of double breasted jackets. We've got a slightly cheeky rear view from the high cut legs too ;) Please note, the same image and wording appears on both tank tops.

Mondays can be a mixed bag lately, but I had a productive and fairly decent one so I'm good :) Tomorrow I am going out and not sure how long I'll be, so I am uncertain yet if I'm going to be blogging in the evening or not. RL can be pretty rude that way, lol, interfering with our Second Life like this ;) I'm nervous about going further than usual and might need to unwind after (nap, naps are heavenly) but we'll see what happens. I hope you're all having a terrific day/evening, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

All Hunt Prizes from CMH Midsummer's Spell:

Photo 1:

Dress: GoodVibes Butterfly Dreams $1L Hunt Prize

Photo 2:

Outfit: ~Sassy!~ Nymph - CMH Midsummer's Spell $25L Hunt Exclusive

Photo 3:

Dress: Blink2Wink - BellaDonna Gown CMH1 $1L Hunt Prize

Photo 4:

Swimsuit: Harambee-Gwassi Bunny red-swimsuit with skirt $25L Hunt Exclusive

Photo 5:

Outfit: Gramma's BEACH BODY WMNS TANK & SHORTS $1L Hunt Prize

Head: LeLUTKA Fleur Head 4.0

Hair: TRUTH VIP Collective / Delicate - Essential

Skin: .::WoW Skins::. .WS. ALMOND CLEO

Ring: {Carter} Wedding Zoe (Marketplace)

Body/Hands/Feet: Maitreya Mesh Body - Lara X & Lara 5.3

Poses: Various Sets from [piXit] or Verocity

Swank Celebration of Colors

 Hiya everyone! Tonight we're headed to the SWANK Event for their June round, Celebration of Colors, with a Pride hunt. Gifts for the free group are "hidden" in many of the booths on both floors of this event, and I put that in quotes because most of the hunt objects (rainbow striped plaques shaped like a flame) are easily visible. A few are tucked behind signs, but those vibrant colors are hard to hide I guess ;) Many of the gifts are Pride themed or at least very colorful for the celebratory theme, but it isn't required and there is a fantastic variety among them. I've always enjoyed this event and the generosity of the designers, so I am a very happy magpie tonight. There are gifts for men and women, fashions tend to be on the outer ring and decor on the inner areas.

We start things off with the charming [C.YFashion]*PRIDE2024*Mini Dress gift, which is one piece but gives the appearance of two, well three if you count the belt on the skirt :) There are sizes for Erika, Gen X Classic, Gen X Curvy, Legacy, Bombshell, Perky, Maitreya, Petite, Lara X, Petite X, Reborn, and Waifu mesh bodies. We also receive a HUD with 10 textures apiece for the top, belt, and skirt, so we can mix and match our Pride and love patterns.

Sometimes we need a little sparkle in our lives, so the *SC* Rona Glittery Dress Fatpack gift from Soho Chic is ready to make that happen. That's because it has tiny twinkling specks that are probably easier to see on the left above, more visible in person because it is an animation. The dress comes in Legacy, Maitreya, and Reborn sizing, along with a HUD that lets us choose from 22 textures each for dress and bow. Half of these are solid colors and the other half are the subtle lace overlay you see on the right. They both look amazing on this sweet sundress style :)

This flirty look is our #SHOOSH - Rainbeau Bikini & Cover FATPACK gift. We layer the bra, dress, and panties to create the outfit, all in sizes for Lara X, Legtacy, Reborn, and Waifu mesh bodies. The first HUD has 4 tabs (arrows at the bottom) with 30 choices for the bra, 20 for the bra trim, 30 for the panties, 20 for the panties trim, and 20 for the bows on the sides plus the ability to hide the bows. We've also got a HUD for the dress with 40 options for the main dress and 20 for the trim. The main dress and main panties are where the patterns come in, otherwise we've got plenty of solid colors to match or contrast the prints with :) 

Our [COSMOS] Leila Dress / 3 Colors Gift is a great choice for when you want to look and feel elegant yet playful. The single long sleeve contrasts so dramatically against the bare left shoulder and arm, and speaking of bare - the midriff opening and skirt slit show off even more skin! Pick up this gift and you'll find Erika, Gen X Classic, Gen X Curvy, Kupra, Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, Petite, Lara X, Petite X, Reborn, and Waifu sizes, as well as the HUD with 3 colors and 3 metals for the ring in the middle of the waist. We look great from any angle in this beauty. If you're curious about the third color I didn't share, it's a gorgeous light teal :)

My final look of the evening is packed with rainbows on either light or dark backdrops. The LUXE Paris Womens Pride Hunt gift consists of black and white versions of the halter dress, each in sizing for Gen X Classic, Gen X Curvy, Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, Petite, and Reborn mesh bodies. I always appreciate a nice pop of color, but of course this one has such special meaning behind it that it's irresistible to this fervent ally.

I feel like there's a tornado in my brain today, LOL, thanks to a persistent whirlwind of thoughts, plans, and questions. I've been trying to plan my week, but that involves others who do not always make it easy. I should be receiving my new contact lenses in the mail (for until my cataract surgery) and I'm actually very eager to see if they make any difference at all :) The weather is a bit milder, although I was unable to go to the farmers market yesterday due to a lack of sleep and upset stomach so I haven't been outside. I hope you're all having a cozy day/evening, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

All Group Gifts from SWANK Event Pride Hunt:

Photo 1:

Dress: [C.YFashion]*PRIDE2024*Mini Dress gift $0L Group Gift

Photo 2:

Dress: Soho Chic *SC* Rona Glittery Dress Fatpack $0L Group Gift

Photo 3:

Outfit: #SHOOSH - Rainbeau Bikini & Cover FATPACK $0L Group Gift

Photo 4:

Dress: [COSMOS] Leila Dress / 3 Colors Gift $0L Group Gift

Photo 5:

Dress: LUXE Paris Womens Pride Hunt gift $0L Group Gift

Head: LeLUTKA Fleur Head 4.0

Hair: Truth Collective Mochi - Essential @ Hair Fair 2026

Skin: .::WoW Skins::. .WS. ALMOND CLEO

Ring: {Carter} Wedding Zoe (Marketplace)

Body/Hands/Feet: [LEGACY] Meshbody (f) Special Edition (1.7.1)

Poses: Various Sets from [piXit] or Verocity

Nut & Squirrel Outlet Goodies

 Hiya everyone! Tonight I realized it had been a bit since I shared anything from the Nut & Squirrel outlet, formerly Telsiope's Couture so that is the brand name on the offers there. That includes 26 grab bags of Maitreya clothing (18 pieces each), 5 for Legacy (what I'm sharing tonight), some for Belleza, free BOM gifts, and some random bags for free with various sizes. The outlet is a great way to save money on high quality clothing! I'm showing several items from the Legacy Bag 2 in this post, so it was $10L total for everything here and then some. I had so much fun trying on various pieces to see what all is in the bag, and I am really grateful for the bounty of bargains.

First I slipped into the lovely Telsiope's Couture Juliana LEGACY dress. There's also a Perky size included for this one, as with several of these treats. I love the single strap and the cutout on the midriff, and that deep crimson color is an instant attention grabber. We even have a notch in the back of the skirt, which in RL would make it easier to walk. 

I simply adore this pairing of Telsiope's Couture Nixie Top - Legacy and the matching Nixie Skirt - Legacy. You will also find a Perky size top in this bag of goodies. These pieces have a monochromatic plaid pattern that feels both elegant and edgy, while the strappy style of the clothing brings flirty vibes :) You could easily wear either of these with other items from your inventory for even more variety too, as they are versatile neutrals.

You probably know if you've been here before that I love lace, so the Telsiope's Couture Mandy_Legacy dress was a dreamy find for me :) Perky wearers, you've got a version in this bag to fit you too. The bright green is cheerful and I like it for the summer (grassy fields, some bodies of water) and the sheer lacy panels could make for a spicy weekend.

Speaking of summer, the Telsiope's Couture Mina Bra Legacy also comes in a Perky size, and they match our Mina Bikini Legacy perfectly for a sunny day on the beach or in a pool :) The pale silver chains for our straps are a beautiful touch, and I would happily pair the bra top with a skirt or shorts instead for some variety.

My final look of the evening is an adventurous one with four different options. We start with the Telsiope's Couture Melissa LEGACY jacket, in a deep but bright sapphire blue shade with the front open just a touch. We could layer a BOM bra or shirt beneath very easily, which leads to the other part of the outfit. That would be a set of 4 BOM or system layer pants, of which I'm wearing Melissa Pants 4 on the left and Melissa Pants 1 on the right. They are all black but have different designs so you can decide which one suits your personal tastes or mood on any given day :) They are all so creative and intriguing, and it is tempting to mix them up with some of the tops also included in this outlet grab bag.

It was a really hot day here, and tomorrow looks like it'll be even hotter, so I am absolutely getting the sunscreen ready for my visit to the farmers market :) Not that you only need sun protection because of heat, but it is going to be very sunny and the last thing we want when already feeling warm is sunburn. Dinner at my parents' was nice, and my mom showed me a few cute animal videos while my dad watched baseball. He's become quite the sports nut in his senior years, lol, and I don't mind even if I am not a diehard fan. The plan is to get to the market early when it's still cooler (80s instead of 90s) and then come home and relax with some video games. I hope you all have a lovely weekend ahead, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

All Items from Nut & Squirrel Outlet Legacy Bag 2:

Photo 1:

Dress: Telsiope's Couture Juliana LEGACY $10L Outlet Pack

Photo 2:

Top: Telsiope's Couture Nixie Top - Legacy $10L Outlet Pack

Skirt: Telsiope's Couture Nixie Skirt - Legacy $10L Outlet Pack

Photo 3:

Dress: Telsiope's Couture Mandy_Legacy $10L Outlet Pack

Photo 4:

Top: Telsiope's Couture Mina Bra Legacy $10L Outlet Pack

Panties: Telsiope's Couture Mina Bikini Legacy $10L Outlet Pack

Photo 5:

Jacket: Telsiope's Couture Melissa LEGACY $10L Outlet Pack

Pants Left: Telsiope's Couture Melissa Pants 4 $10L Outlet Pack

Pants Right: Telsiope's Couture Melissa Pants 1 $10L Outlet Pack

Head: LeLUTKA Fleur Head 4.0

Hair: Truth Collective Mochi - Essential @ Hair Fair 2026

Skin: .::WoW Skins::. .WS. ALMOND CLEO

Ring: {Carter} Wedding Zoe (Marketplace)

Body/Hands/Feet: [LEGACY] Meshbody (f) Special Edition (1.7.1)

Poses: Various Sets from [piXit] or Verocity

Cuties from Carol's

 Hiya everyone! Tonight we're visiting Carol's Store, where there group gifts are plentiful and the quality is impressive. Their group is just $10L to join, by the way, so that tiny investment pays for itself time and time again with regular gifts that sometimes include store credit. I mention that because right now there is a $350L store credit available to group members, and I used some of mine for a pair of jeans from their new releases to show off some tops tonight :) I've got a fair bit of credit accumulated actually, so I should probably go back soon and spend a little more. You don't have to twist my arm though, lol, I love shopping there! I just figured the store credit gift made it even more timely to invite you to visit and join if you aren't already a member.

My first look of the evening has one group gift and one item I'd already mentioned buying with store credit, and I think they look wonderful together :) Our Carol's - May Group Gift 2026 is a creamy beige halter top with a pink rosy pattern, in sizes for Erika, Gen X Classic, Gen X Curvy, Kupra, Legacy, Bombshell, Perky, Maitreya, Lara X, Momma, Nhuma, Reborn, and Waifu mesh bodies. I'm so happy to pair it with the Carol's - Candela Jeans Light Blue, retail price $240L but I used my store credit so I received them for free. There are several other shades too if the light blue isn't your jam, and they will fit Erika, Kupra, Legacy, Maitreya, Lara X, Momma, Nhuma, and Reborn mesh bodies. The texturing is so well done with the shading, and the whiskering and worn spots of the denim. They are a slender fit and have a nice rise, just beneath the navel so not too low but not too high either.

Those jeans also look great with our beautiful Carol's - April Group Gift 2026. It's a slightly sheer sweater trimmed in lace and open in the front, just held closed by a single dainty button. The fabric reminds me of linen because of the delicate weave, visible fibers if you look closely, so that would be comfortable for hot days even with the long sleeves. It comes in sizes for Erika, Gen X Classic, Gen X Curvy, Kupra, Legacy, Bombshell, Perky, Maitreya, Lara X, Momma, Nhuma, Reborn, and Waifu mesh bodies. 

Keep checking out that group gifts wall and you'll spot the Carol's - November Group Gift 2025 top. I think it's a perfect choice to wear with my new jeans too, and I love knits since that texture is just so cozy and touchable. This sweet halter top will fit the same mesh bodies as the previously shared tops :) 

There are some lovely dresses among the gifts as well, like the Carol's - September Group Gift 2025. You know that I'm a floral fan, so the beautiful print caught my eye immediately, as did the puffed sleeves and pretty ruffles. There are sizes for Erika, Gen X Classic, Gen X Curvy, Kupra, Legacy, Bombshell, Perky, Maitreya, Lara X, Momma, Nhuma, Reborn, and Waifu mesh bodies provided. 

Naturally I had to also show off the Carol's - March Group Gift 2026 dress, in a favorite color combined with a favorite pattern :) The lace trim just adds to the beauty, and who can resist those gentle pleats on the skirt? This dress comes in the same sizes as the dress before it, and all of these gifts are provided as an unpacker HUD by size. This way you can deliver just what you need at the time, and hang onto the HUD for future reference if you want to. I change bodies quite often among 3, so you know I'm keeping those HUDs :)

It's a high-stress kind of day, because I'm about to start fasting for blood work tomorrow. That's never fun, mostly because my usual habit of chewing gum in the car to distract myself from the anxiety is not allowed before the blood tests. I even googled which blood tests chewing gum can affect, and TSH (thyroid) which I'm having done is one that the act of chewing can alter the results. Bleh. At least I can have water, so that is helpful :) Because the lab isn't my only stop tomorrow, I won't have time to prepare a blog post so I am taking the evening off from blogging. My usual Thursday evening gaming with friends is also canceled, but that's because my friend is sick and has very little voice to chat on the phone, plus her eyes are bothering her so looking at a screen to play a game is not the best move. We'll make up for it next week with plenty of hijinks, lol, as we do ;) So I hope you all have a nice day/evening, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

All Group Gifts from Carol's Store:

Photo 1:

Top: Carol's - May Group Gift 2026 $0L Group Gift

Pants: Carol's - Candela Jeans Light Blue $240L/Free w/Credit

Photo 2:

Top: Carol's - April Group Gift 2026 $0L Group Gift

Photo 3:

Top: Carol's - November Group Gift 2025 $0L Group Gift

Photo 4:

Dress: Carol's - September Group Gift 2025 $0L Group Gift

Photo 5:

Dress: Carol's - March Group Gift 2026 $0L Group Gift

Head: LeLUTKA Fleur Head 4.0

Hair: Truth Collective Mochi - Essential @ Hair Fair 2026

Skin: .::WoW Skins::. .WS. ALMOND CYNTHIA

Ring: {Carter} Wedding Zoe (Marketplace)

Body/Hands/Feet: [LEGACY] Meshbody (f) Special Edition (1.7.1)

Poses: Various Sets from [piXit] or Verocity

Pride At Home

 Hiya everyone! Tonight's post is delightfully colorful, thanks to several free gifts we find at Pride At Home :) I'm a longtime ally of the LGBTQ+ community, and growing up Gen X means that I saw what it was like in the 80s to be a teenager or young adult trying to find one's identity. It has gotten better over the years, but there is still room for improvement of course. SL seems to be a helpful outlet for those who want to explore virtual life as themselves without RL limitations, which makes Pride month even more special here. Pride At Home is a terrific shopping event each June, with this wonderfully designed area of booths with gifts for all visitors that do not need any particular group tag to claim. Some are for sale for $0L, and a few you can just click to have the treat delivered to you. Are you ready to take a peek?

My first look is the cozy *katat0nik* (GIFT) PAH Tracksuits, which contains both I ♥ You and I ♥ Me versions. They both are provided in Legacy and Reborn mesh body sizes, and are a one-piece set with the capri pants and zipped sweatshirt linked together. the rainbow racing stripes are the perfect bold accent for the sleek black of the sleeves and pants :) It's also noteworthy that this brand has been part of my SL experience for as long as I can remember, and I'm always thrilled to see them at events!

I'm keeping it casual yet celebratory with the [RED GIRL] Reese Shorts Overall Pride gift. Just look at those colorful patches scattered around the denim overalls, which come in 3 colors (blue, white, and black not shown) with the same decorations and tank top built in beneath. There are sizes for Lara X, Petite X, Legacy, Perky, and Reborn mesh bodies of each color, then we have a HUD with 10 colors for our tank top so even that can be customized. So cute for Pride month, but certainly not limited to June.

The {le fil casse} Allegra Bodysuit Pride Edition is a sexy gift that I'm realizing is a bit lower cut on that bust than I initially realized ;) It fits Lara X, Legacy, Perky, Reborn, and Waifu mesh bodies, in a spectrum of colors with those vivid stripes that softly transition from one to the next. Then it was time for a sweet snack, so I am sharing the andika Sweet Pride ice cream-wearable gift too. There are left and right handed hold versions included, and like all SL food it won't drip or raise your blood sugar ;) I'm wondering about the flavors now...I'll go with red velvet, mango, lemon, mint chip, blue raspberry, and blackberry. Yum!

There are so many terrific tops among these gifts, like the stunning FICTIVE - PRIDE AT HOME 2026 - GIFT. The tank top has a ticket tucked under the left strap, and a fun style with that slit in the front that gives an extra peek of midriff. We receive Lara X, Legacy, and Reborn versions, with a HUD so we can choose from 4 textures for our top and 4 for the ticket. The top can also be solid white or solid black, but I was totally in the rainbow zone here and tie-dye is a classic favorite for me :) The ticket on the left above says "This is a Safe Space" and I must admit, that made me a little bit emotional. My blog is too, just like my heart. 

My final look of the night was a chance to show off not just one but two more tops that I simply adore. The [GHB] CLOTHING LOVE IS LOVE CROPTOP is on the left above, with black sleeves providing contrast to the bright gradient with Pride rainbow stripes across it. The pink heart says "Love is Love" just like the shirt's name. This gift includes sizes for Legacy, Maitreya, and Reborn mesh bodies. Our Pride at Home. Queer Fringe Tee 2026 on the right gave me amusing flashbacks (Flashdance movie, childhood bestie and I in matching fringed shirts with movie logo, thinking we were hot stuff at the beach, LOL) but I really do enjoy fringe and especially in SL where it can't get all tangled up. There are Lara X, Petite X, Legacy, Perky, Reborn, and Waifu mesh body sizes included, along with a HUD for the bikini layer that offers 20 textures. Some are wild tropical prints, all are fantastic :) The front says QUEER then PRIDE HOME in tiny letters beneath, there could be an @ hiding in my cleavage though ;) You know by now that I love the color pink, so there's even more appeal here. Just like in the last image, I'm wearing my favorite Delizio jeans from the marketplace (free fatpack) but you can pair any of these shirts with whatever you wish from your own wardrobe.

Why Pride is important to me - I've got a first cousin on my dad's side who is a lesbian, and she is genuinely a fascinating person who used to jump out of airplanes to fight fires out on the west coast. My godparents' son is gay, and I've literally known and loved him my entire life (he's less than a year older than me) so when he came out to me it was with complete trust and relief. His parents thanked my parents for not ditching the family like some of their other friends had :( Online friends over the years have included gay, lesbian, trans, poly, pan, bi, genderfluid, and non-binary folks, and my policy is to treat everyone with respect unless they are disrespectful to someone I care about. Also it should go without saying that I don't judge any relationship that involves consenting adults. So for me, Pride is about honoring love in its many forms, and continuing to learn about the complexity of gender identities.

It's been a quieter day than yesterday, thanks to the lack of fireworks outside. The weather is still fairly warm, and it looks like the weekend is going to get even more sizzling hot. It isn't my cup of tea, but it's certainly expected since summer is pretty much here. I hope you're all having a nice day/evening, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

All Gifts from Pride At Home:

Photo 1:

Outfit: *katat0nik* (GIFT) PAH Tracksuits $0L Pride Gift

Photo 2:

Outfit: [RED GIRL] Reese Shorts Overall Pride $0L Pride Gift

Photo 3:

Bodysuit: {le fil casse} Allegra Bodysuit Pride Edition $0L Pride Gift

Ice Cream: andika Sweet Pride ice cream-wearable $0L Pride Gift

Photo 4:

Top: FICTIVE - PRIDE AT HOME 2026 - GIFT $0L Pride Gift

Photo 5:

Top Left: [GHB] CLOTHING LOVE IS LOVE CROPTOP $0L Pride Gift

Top Right: Pride at Home. Queer Fringe Tee 2025 $0L Pride Gift

Pants Photos 4&5: Delizio - Jeans + Applier for Maitreya + Omega $0L Marketplace

Head: LeLUTKA Fleur Head 4.0

Hair: Truth Collective Mochi - Essential @ Hair Fair 2026

Skin: .::WoW Skins::. .WS. ALMOND CYNTHIA

Ring: {Carter} Wedding Zoe (Marketplace)

Body/Hands/Feet: [LEGACY] Meshbody (f) Special Edition (1.7.1)

Poses: Various Sets from [piXit] or Verocity